First '94 ski races for Whakapapa

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 12, Issue 546, 26 July 1994, Page 4

First '94 ski races for Whakapapa

The first ski races of the 1994 season were staged at Whakapapa Ski Area on the weekend, with the Evian Mineral Water Giant Slalom and Evian Haensli Cup GS being held in the Te Heu Heu Valley. Outstanding performances were made by New Zealand women' s team member Annika Haywood and her brother Todd, who won both the open competitions as well as their age groups despite inclement weather, poor visibility and snow showers. Other racers who did

well by winning their age groups were Euan Howden who also came third overall, Angus Howden, who also finished eighth overall, and Chris Mosaed who came second overall. In the women' s division, Kristen Nickell won her age group, as did Kirsten Stevens who also finished third overall. Jemma Brooking who came fourth overall also won her age group. Next weekend will see the Evian Haensli Cup GS run on Saturday. Results Evian GS:Open ladies - 1st, Annika

Haywood; 2nd, Kate Reaney; 3rd, Kirsten Stevens. J3 Girls: 1st, Jemma Brooking; 2nd, Erika McLeod; 3rd, Catherine Potter. J2 Girls: lst, Kirsten Stevens; 2nd,

Melissa BarcJay; 3rd, Natasha Wells. J 1 Girls: lst, Kristen Nickell. Open Mens: 1 st, Todd Haywood; 2nd, Chris Mosaed; 3rd, Euan Howden. J3 Boys: lst, Angus Howden; 2nd, Scott

Nation; 3rd, Jamon Lambourne. J3 Boys: lst, Euan Howden; 2nd, Scott Mazey; 3rd, Andrew Potter. J1 Boys: lst, Todd Haywood; 2nd, Josh Rowe; 3rd, Damien Sullivan.